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magnetic core memory

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Noun1.magnetic core memory - (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories
core memory
magnetic core, core - (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories; "each core has three wires passing through it, providing the means to select and detect the contents of each bit"
RAM, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory - the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
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The earlier version of computer (computador) used Magnetic core memory but today it has been replaced by the semiconductor memory.
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While the chassis was small, inside it included a CPU and magnetic core memory, and ICs were used in all its circuits.
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This technology continued to be tested and improved into the 1950''s when magnetic core memory and a transistor circuit element were discovered.
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